Materials Buyer, Organic Functional Ingredients

@ CareersInFood.com

Materials Buyer, Organic Functional Ingredients

We are seeking a sourcing professional with a strong background in food or CPG procurement, passionate about innovation-stage purchasing and organic functional ingredients. You will work in a remote setting, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure production continuity and support new product development at CareersInFood.com.

Who You Are

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving childhood nutrition. With strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, you are experienced with MRP/ERP systems (SAGE X3 preferred) and enjoy collaborating with teams.

The Task At Hand

• Source and qualify new organic functional food ingredients.
• Translate product briefs into sourcing plans balancing cost and sustainability.
• Procure certified organic/compliant ingredients and track landed costs.
• Plan purchase order execution and resolve quality issues.
• Develop negotiation strategies and maintain supplier partnerships.
• Manage new material setup in TraceGains and SAGE X3 systems.
• Communicate supply or quality risks that impact production.

In This Role, You Will

• Source and qualify ingredients meeting product development and QA requirements.
• Balance functionality, sustainability, availability, and cost in sourcing plans.
• Monitor, report, and manage supplier performance and compliance.
• Partner with Innovation, Marketing, Quality, and Sustainability teams.
• Handle PO variances, approve invoices, and support cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Food Science, Agribusiness, or related fields.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Food or CPG sourcing.
• Experience with organic, functional, or wellness food products preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems; SAGE X3 is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Up to 10% travel required; must reside in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position with a salary between $80,000 and $100,000.
• Annual bonus, 401(k) with company match, remote work stipends.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and additional benefits.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible work policies.

Key skills/competency

• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Organic ingredients
• CPG
• Compliance
• MRP/ERP
• Cost management
• Negotiation
• Supplier performance
• Cross-functional collaboration